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Employers Urged to Support Inclusion of Blind And Partially Sighted Workers

UK organisations are being encouraged to improve access for staff with visual impairments, to build healthier, more inclusive workplaces.

Workers Hide Dental Pain as Stigma and ‘Push Through’ Culture Take Hold

Many UK workers are hiding dental pain at work amid stigma and fear of judgement, prompting calls for oral health to be included in wellbeing strategies.

Work-Life Balance ‘Now Greater Source of Stress Than Finances’

Workers report higher stress from managing work and home responsibilities than from financial or economic pressures, according to new UK research.

Employers Face Challenge in Meeting Expanding Range of Wellbeing Needs

Employers across the UK are under pressure to manage a wider range of staff health priorities, including mental wellbeing and neurodiversity.

Lack of Daylight Puts Millions of Workers at Risk this Winter

Experts warn that long working days spent indoors are harming employees’ physical and mental health as winter daylight hours fall.

Fertility Struggles Driving Employees to Quit, Report Warns

Many staff going through fertility treatment feel unsupported and are considering leaving their jobs, prompting calls for clearer workplace policies.

Calls Grow for Wellbeing Incentives as Budget Offers Little Relief for Overstretched Employers

With wellbeing absent from the Budget, employers say the government is missing a chance to reduce sick days and boost retention.

Menopause Symptoms May Qualify as Disability Under New Employer Guidance

Workplace health rules could change as symptoms affecting memory, energy and focus prompt calls for legal adjustments under equality law.

Experts Call for Overhaul of Workplace Wellbeing to Boost Productivity

Business leaders and health experts urge ministers to invest in systems that support staff wellbeing and prevent long-term decline in performance.

Work-Related Ill Health Hits 1.9m as Stress and Anxiety Drive Record Absence

Rising health risks linked to workplace conditions are causing long-term disruption to employee wellbeing and productivity, HSE figures show.